Promenade

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Promenade is a collection of stories from around the world dealing with memory and the stories they trigger from the sound of the sea reminding you of an old romance, the smell of a perfume in Paris making you yearn for home or a bar of soap reminding you of a loved one - memories can be triggered by the oddest of things

EPISODE 1

Johanna

A summer spent in Sri Lanka in the Eighties turns into a life changing-adventure for an eleven year-old Johanna - and one where she might just need a hero. Written and performed by Johanna Halperin. Produced by Andy Gaffney.

17 min
EPISODE 2

Michael

2 - Michael For some, oysters are a decadent delicacy rolled out for special occasions. As for Michael, well, they’re that too. But also they are his own personal Time Machine, featuring memories of romance in Paris and also a deep, life-long friendship. Written and performed by Michael Pederson. Produced by Andy Gaffney.

7 min
EPISODE 3

Leslie

In late 1966, a young Leslie worked with the iconic Vidal Sassoon as a barber and stylist. However, one client that year would put Leslie on a life-changing path towards cutting Paul McCartney’s hair, making headlines across the world and having an experience any Beatles fan would treasure forever. Written and performed by Leslie Cavendish. Produced by Andy Gaffney.

10 min
EPISODE 4

Richy

One Christmas while working at Marks and Spencer, Richy heard a rumour of the ultimate staff discount leading him to gamble his family’s entire Christmas dinner on it being true. Even today, the sound of a checkout reminds Richy of that one special Christmas. Written and performed by Richy Craven. Produced by Andy Gaffney.

6 min
EPISODE 5

Louise

Growing up, Louise felt she had two childhoods: one full of the usual Nineties staples of homework and Home & Away at 6.30, but also one spent “over home” with her grandparents. It would be the time spent there that would lead her on a changing relationship with faith but also form a deep connection to her grandmother. Written and performed by Louise O’Neill. Produced by Andy Gaffney. TW: This episode contains references to eating disorders.

15 min
EPISODE 6

Mary

In 1951, a twelve year-old Mary McCoy heard a test broadcast for a local radio station. This would be the beginning of a life-long love affair with radio and music that would span seventy years and see her share the stage with a certain king of rock and roll. Now at the age of 86, Mary looks back at a life of finding connection through radio. Written and performed by Mary McCoy. Produced by Andy Gaffney.

11 min
EPISODE 7

Dave

One Christmas, Dave was given a gift of a walkman which, you would think for someone who grew up to be a music journalist, sounds like the kind of origin story seen in cinema. For Dave however, it wasn’t the toy he wanted and he has carried the guilt over his reaction ever since. Written and performed by Dave Hanratty. Produced by Andy Gaffney.

9 min
EPISODE 8

Ola

Ola swears that she can smell chickenpox. Not only that, she insists that it happens to smell just like prawn cocktail crisps. However this superpower could well be a curse as it means that anyone eating that flavour of the snack in her company means she is thrust right back to having chickenpox as a child. Written and performed by Ola Labib. Produced by Andy Gaffney.

7 min

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Promenade is a collection of stories from around the world dealing with memory and the stories they trigger from the sound of the sea reminding you of an old romance, the smell of a perfume in Paris making you yearn for home or a bar of soap reminding you of a loved one - memories can be triggered by the oddest of things